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Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 gets an official programming jig
CNX Software • • technology
Key Points:
- The Raspberry Pi Compute Module 5 Programming Jig is a single-head provisioning system designed to flash an OS onto the Raspberry Pi CM5 without requiring a carrier board, using pogo pins and a mechanical clamping mechanism.
- It connects to the provisioning network via Gigabit Ethernet or Wi-Fi and includes a second Ethernet port for the Compute Module, along with USB-C boot and LED status indicators for monitoring.
- Users flash the jig's OS using the Raspberry Pi Imager, then connect it to a network to enable Raspberry Pi Connect for screen sharing, SSH access, software updates, and OS image transfers.
- The provisioning workflow can be automated with the open-source rpi-sb-provisioner software, which supports secure boot, full disk encryption, and bare OS installation, with configuration managed through a localhost web interface.
- The programming jig is available now for $600 from official Raspberry Pi distributors.
